SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. -- Joseph Francisco wasn't due until Feb. 18, but he was determined to arrive early Monday. His family didn't even time to make it to the hospital, delivering him along Georgia 400 shortly before 6 a.m.

Northside Hospital spokeswoman Katherine Watson said his mom Ivon Garcia was well along in labor by the time she felt her first contraction and little Joseph wouldn't even wait for emergency responders.

She said Joseph's dad Jose Francisco had to deliver him on the northbound shoulder, near Interstate 285, while his big sisters Daphne Alcala and Gisselle held the phone with 911.